With the extra power required to lift and manoeuvre the heaviest loads, diesel forklifts are specifically designed for heavy lifting applications.
Diesel Forklifts
Standard Forklifts 2-3.5 Tonne
Hyster H2.0-3.5UT
Compact Forklifts 3.5-5.5 Tonne
Hyster S80–120FT
Compact Forklifts 6-7 Tonne
Hyster S135–155FT
Compact Forklifts 1.8-3 Tonne
Hyster S40–70FT
Standard Forklifts 8-9 Tonne
Hyster H170–190FT
Standard Forklifts 6-7 Tonne
Hyster H135–155FT
Standard Forklifts 4.0-5.5 Tonne
Hyster H4.0–5.5FT
Counterbalanced Forklifts
Yale GP20-35UX
Counterbalanced Forklifts
Yale GDP/GLP40-55VX
Standard Forklifts 1.5-3.5 Tonne
Hyster H1.50-3.5XT
Standard Forklifts 4-5 Tonne
Hyster H4.0-5.0UT
Standard Forklifts 2-3.5 Tonne
Hyster H2.0-3.5A

Standard Forklifts 5-7 Tonne
Hyster H5.0-7.0UT6
Commonly referred to as a ‘combustion engine forklift’ Adaptalift Group offers one of Australia’s largest ranges of high powered new diesel forklifts for sale. Our full range of diesel forklifts are manufactured by globally recognised industry leaders including Hyster, Yale and Combilift.
Types of diesel forklifts for sale
Our range of diesel forklifts aren’t just restricted to standard forklifts. We offer a variety of specialist diesel powered units for specific lifting applications, including:
- Diesel powered straddle carriers ideal for safely handling containers and other oversized loads
- Diesel high powered long load handling, narrow aisle multi-directional forklifts
- Rough terrain forklifts specifically designed with high clearance and large tires for operating on construction sites or across uneven ground
- High capacity counterbalance forklifts
- Laden and unladen container handlers
- Container handling and intermodal reach stackers for high density container stacking
Our large variety of diesel forklifts offer standard safe lifting capacities ranging from 1,500kg (1.5T) up to a maximum of 52,000kg (52T). Some units, such as Reach Stackers and straddle carriers, can be custom engineered to safely lift loads up to 100T.